Thought he looked pretty quick on that run tbh, and I say that as someone a little concerned over his lack of pace earlier in the season. He's had several niggles with his ankles and calves this year, so happy to give him the benefit of the doubt anyway.

In general though, he's become a really good centre at NRL level. Very rarely gets outpointed these days, even by the likes of Ferguson and Hodges recently.

Reckon he has enough speed and is one classy player who is notable by his absence.
We always loose when he is unavailable.
His touches generally are all quality.
Beaten on the outside by Chambers last week came again and ankle taped him.
We need another center of his quality.

I have replayed that run a couple of times today and see nothing to be concerned about regarding his pace. He had a hell of a lot of work to do before getting into full stride, and then was only just caught by one of the quickest in the game.

Tiger Watto wrote:Doesnt like Traffic [prefers more freedom/open space] and has Average Reads in Defence.

He is more suited to Fullback or Wing at this level.

I disagree, I think he does quite well in traffic. He did a great job to create the full line break where Teddy almost scored, he's also beaten his man on a number of occasions this year without good ball - the try against the Warriors comes to mind.

Tiger Watto wrote:Doesnt like Traffic [prefers more freedom/open space] and has Average Reads in Defence.

He is more suited to Fullback or Wing at this level.

I disagree, I think he does quite well in traffic. He did a great job to create the full line break where Teddy almost scored, he's also beaten his man on a number of occasions this year without good ball - the try against the Warriors comes to mind.

Tiger Watto wrote:Doesnt like Traffic [prefers more freedom/open space] and has Average Reads in Defence.

He is more suited to Fullback or Wing at this level.

I disagree, I think he does quite well in traffic. He did a great job to create the full line break where Teddy almost scored, he's also beaten his man on a number of occasions this year without good ball - the try against the Warriors comes to mind.

Tiger Watto wrote:Doesnt like Traffic [prefers more freedom/open space] and has Average Reads in Defence.

He is more suited to Fullback or Wing at this level.

I disagree, I think he does quite well in traffic. He did a great job to create the full line break where Teddy almost scored, he's also beaten his man on a number of occasions this year without good ball - the try against the Warriors comes to mind.

I reckon he goes pretty good in traffic but is best one-on-one. Has a great quick-step which gets the defender slightly off balance, that's when he fends and goes.

Simona is our best center, he is very good in attack - his quick step and acceleration are his main weapons. He is also good in defense, he matched/outplayed some of the best NRL centers e.g. Lyons, Croker etc. His best position is the one he played most of his carrier - center.
However, this forum has still not fully recovered from 'Sheens syndrom'
For example: ATM the best FB in NRL to center, our best center to wing, Lovett/Halatau to center
close to 'the best of Sheens': 'terminator' Ryan to 2nd row, 'brick hands' Lawrence to 5/8 etc.

We seem to do better when he is in the team and that could mean one of two things,
1---he is a really important cog in the machine
or
2---when he is not their,his replacement or replacements are not up to scratch